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Honda Civic Reliability Grade

A-Overall

Excellent reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionA

Grade a specific Honda Civic

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Honda Civic earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 5th of 14 compact cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 5,436 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Honda Civic reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000A-2001C2002B2003B+2004A-2005A2006C+2007B-2008B-2009B+2010A2011A2012A-2013A2014A-2015B+2016B2017B+2018B2019B+2020B2021A-2022B+2023B+2024A-

Best years: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2021

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Honda Civic last?

200,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Honda Civic problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Honda Civic, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Honda Civic vs. other compact cars

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Corolla A A A
Mazda Mazda3 A A A
Subaru Impreza A A A
Toyota Prius A A A
Honda Civic A- A A-
Nissan Versa A- B- A-
Chevrolet Cruze B+ B A-
Nissan Sentra A B- B+
Kia Forte B- B+ B+
Volkswagen Jetta B B+ B+
Volkswagen Golf B B B
Hyundai Elantra C+ B B-
Ford Fiesta C+ F D
Ford Focus F F F

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Honda Civic reliability FAQ

Is the Honda Civic reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Honda Civic earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 5th of 14 compact cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 5,436 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Honda Civic last?

We estimate a well-maintained Honda Civic lasts around 200,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Honda Civic?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Honda Civic model years are 2000, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2021.

What Honda Civic years should I avoid?

No Honda Civic model year stands out as a problem year in NHTSA owner complaints.

Is the Honda Civic transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Honda Civic transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Honda Civic engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Honda Civic engine an A- (excellent reliability).